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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 180 min
  • Total Time: 185 min
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken Drumsticks recipe features tender, juicy drumsticks seasoned with a flavorful BBQ spice rub and simmered in barbecue sauce. Finished under the broiler for a perfect crispy edge, it’s an easy, delicious 3-ingredient meal that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 3 pounds chicken drumsticks

Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons BBQ spice rub

Sauce

  • 2 1/2 cups BBQ sauce (divided use)

Others

  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slow cooker: Coat the inside of the slow cooker with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Season the chicken: Rub the BBQ spice all over the chicken drumsticks, ensuring they are evenly coated for maximum flavor.
  3. Layer chicken in the slow cooker: Place the seasoned drumsticks in the slow cooker in layers to fit all pieces properly.
  4. Add BBQ sauce: Pour 2 cups of BBQ sauce into the slow cooker and gently toss the drumsticks to coat them thoroughly in the sauce.
  5. Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Preheat broiler: When the chicken is done, preheat your oven broiler to prepare for finishing.
  7. Broil for crispiness: Remove the drumsticks from the slow cooker and place them in a single layer on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Brush the remaining 1/2 cup BBQ sauce over the drumsticks, then broil for 3-5 minutes until the edges are brown and crisp.
  8. Serve: Remove from broiler and serve immediately while hot and juicy.

Notes

  • These slow cooker chicken drumsticks are coated in a spice rub and barbecue sauce, then cooked to tender perfection in the crock pot.
  • This recipe is a super easy 3-ingredient dinner option that takes just minutes to assemble.
  • Broiling at the end adds a delicious caramelized crispiness to the drumsticks that complements the tender meat perfectly.
  • Use your favorite BBQ sauce and spice rub to customize the flavor to your liking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 323 kcal
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 647 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 139 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-drumsticks-recipe/